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DSA Union

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Democratic Socialists of America staff union. Fighting for all workers. Washington-Baltimore News Guild, TNG-CWA Local 32035 @WBNG32035

Joined June 2020
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On May 17th, our union signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the National Political Committee, bringing our months-long layoff negotiations with the board to a close.
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We stand in solidarity with our WBNG siblings facing unjustified and union-targeted layoffs at SPLC. We are also horrified by the choice to cut immigration work while the Biden admin is normalizing fascist border policy & while the threat of even worse hangs over us
SPLC Union (@SPLCUnion) profile pictureSPLC Union@SPLCUnion12 Jun 2024
Today, @splcenter - an organization with nearly a billion dollars in reserves, given an F rating by CharityWatch for “hoarding” donations - gutted its staff by a quarter.
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For months, the DSA union has been negotiating with the NPC to prevent mass layoffs. The NPCs proposed number would hurt DSA's organizing capacity, and is not economically justified by the updated financial data — which in reality has improved greatly since this process started.
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We believe it's in the interest of DSA for the NPC to bargain in good faith and resolve this dispute as quickly as possible. That's why we are proposing a new iteration of the revised MOU that we believe significantly compromises our position while addressing the NPC's concerns.
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Update: The NPC majority has declined to attend tonight's meeting, so we are going to cancel it. We plan to invite the NPC to a private meeting and bargain our MOU. Time is of the essence, as our layoffs notice mark May 25th as the last day for seven unit members.
DSA Union (@DSA_union) profile pictureDSA Union@DSA_union26 Apr 2024
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We received an offer to meet with them to discuss the MOU so we’ve asked them to meet with us on Monday 4/29 at 8 PM EST. We would like to invite DSA members to this call. RSVP Here: bit.ly/npcmou
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DSA belongs to its members. We invite DSA members from all tendencies and factions to attend our meeting with the NPC tonight. This is everyone's org, not just the NPC's, not just the Union's, not just the caucuses. Share the link with your chapters too. bit.ly/npcmou
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We are willing to compromise. We’ve offered the NPC 2 staff to lay off in addition to the 7 folks who have already left during just this NPC term. This totals more than half a million dollars of additional savings beyond the NPC’s deficit goals. Our MOU: docs.google.com/document/d/1…
Copy of One-Big MOU

Copy of One-Big MOU

Memorandum of Understanding between Democratic Socialists of America and Washington-Baltimore News Guild TNG-CWA Local 32035 April XX, 2024 On March 11, 2024, the Democratic Socialists of America...

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The NPC board responded by offering an insulting MOU earlier this week. Not only did they fail to address our grievances, they regressed on much of their original language and stated that they “do not intend to bargain the number of layoffs.”  Their MOU: docs.google.com/document/d/1…
NPC MOU

NPC MOU

Memorandum of Understanding between Democratic Socialists of America and Washington-Baltimore News Guild TNG-CWA Local 32035 April XX, 2024 DSA Response 1 On March 11, 2024, the Democratic Socialists...

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On March 28th, the DSA Union filed multiple grievances against several NPC Board Members.
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These grievances were filed in response to Bad Faith negotiation, layoffs without Economic Justification, attempts to replace union workers with new non-union jobs, and retaliation against union staff for their speech outside of work duties.
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Come support your DSA union at @labornotes conference! Pick up an “I STAND WITH THE DSA UNION” button in the dining area behind the escalator for the next hour. We ran out of all 150 of our buttons yesterday!
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On Monday night the NPC majority passed their resolution proposing laying off 12 staff as a solution to the budget crisis. At the same time, members from across the country made history, and sent an unequivocal message to the NPC. HERE ARE THE STATS 🧵
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📩 400+ emails to the NPC against mass layoffs 💸 234 emails to the NPC demanding a budget 📱371 members attended the call 💬 600+ messages in Q/A 🚨 Most communications to the NPC on any issue EVER 🤯 Largest number of members EVER to attend an NPC meeting
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Read our longer statement here: discussion.dsausa.org/t/dsa-…
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We are aware of the resolution and proposal to lay off 12 staff members.
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Despite what the NPC argues, they do not have “no alternative” to these cuts. Just look at their votes on the latest consensus budget. This is a political choice, one that involves giving themselves jobs and stipends while cutting union positions.
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A call to action from the DSA union for all members of DSA: discussion.dsausa.org/t/dsa-…
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We are proud to announce that we have unanimously approved our collective bargaining agreement for 2024-2027. We would like to thank the NPC and staff directors for bargaining with us in good faith for a contract that reflects our dedication to DSA.
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We stand in solidarity with our WBNG siblings!
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We, the DSA Union, have asked the NPC to hold off on considering the proposal for staff layoffs scheduled for tomorrow's special meeting. (1/2)
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We are asking that they come to the bargaining table to talk with us, as we are currently in negotiations for our CBA. Our letter to the NPC has been posted on the DSA Discussion Board. (2/2)
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We stand with 20 unions below in calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. Thousands of Americans have joined the groundswell of global solidarity demanding a ceasefire It's the labor movement's turn to make our voices heard. Sign this call and add your name: secure.everyaction.com/w1qW7…
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Our unit stands in unwavering solidarity with @RashidaTlaib
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A Statement from the DSA union. docs.google.com/document/d/1…
A Statement from the DSA Union: September 19, 2023

A Statement from the DSA Union: September 19, 2023

A Statement from the DSA Union September 19, 2023 As staff, our primary focus is on the work that builds the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) and the socialist movement. Our unit is made up of...

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DSA UNION WBNG TNG-CWA LOCAL 32035 As staff, our primary focus is on the work that builds the Democratic Socialists of America (DA) and the socialist movement. Our unit is made up of DSA members with extensive experience as organizers, elected leaders, and members of the movement. Our objective in working for DSA is to win socialism in our lifetime. We work long and inconsistent hours and are subject to public scrutiny, but we choose to work these jobs because of our commitment to the socialist movement.

ALT DSA UNION WBNG TNG-CWA LOCAL 32035 As staff, our primary focus is on the work that builds the Democratic Socialists of America (DA) and the socialist movement. Our unit is made up of DSA members with extensive experience as organizers, elected leaders, and members of the movement. Our objective in working for DSA is to win socialism in our lifetime. We work long and inconsistent hours and are subject to public scrutiny, but we choose to work these jobs because of our commitment to the socialist movement.

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Solidarity with striking @SBWorkersUnited workers! ✊🌹 @VentiSolidarity #redcuprebellion
Starbucks Workers United (@SBWorkersUnited) profile pictureStarbucks Workers United@SBWorkersUnited17 Nov 2022
RED CUP REBELLION. OVER 100 STARBUCKS STORES ARE ON STRIKE TODAY. #redcuprebellion
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Labor Notes was amazing! We return to our work today with a renewed sense of purpose and power. Solidarity with all of our union siblings around the country. We have a world to win.
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Thank you @labornotes staff and volunteers for all your work to make the conference happen.
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